Comprehensive Planner II 

Information

• Pay Range (Grade) A300
• Other Compensation Offered Flexible Work Schedule
• Employment Type Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Organization Planning & Land Management - Comprehensive Planning
• Location County Office Building
• Reports to Comprehensive Planning Division Manager
• Leadership Duties No
• Competency Group Professional
• Classification Exempt (40218)

Summary

As a Comprehensive Planner II, you will use your experience to provide analysis and guidance for land use

planning. Your expertise will impact the development of the County through assistance with the preparation and

implementation of various types of planning documents. Comprehensive Planning leadership will rely on you to

maintain consistency with program parameters and goals.

Essential Duties

• Conduct surveys/studies for rezoning, annexations, development regulations, and zoning
• ordinances. Perform mapping and GIS analysis to support planning efforts.
• Develop and update comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and other planning documents.
• Develop and implement citizen participation programs. Provide liaison service to assigned municipalities.
• Review development plans for consistency with adopted land use and functional plans recommendations and provide feedback.
• Research planning practices and trends utilized in urban planning.
• Apply current principles, practices, laws and regulations for planning, zoning, and land
• development. Perform analysis of data to determine trends and draw conclusions from data.
• Identify and recommend funding opportunities to support planning related projects.
• Present project information in work groups, meetings, and to the public.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Skills

• GIS Software (Intermediate)
• Land Use Regulations (Intermediate)
• Presentation (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)

Competencies

• Service Excellence - Level 3
• Decision Making - Level 3
• Collaborating with Others - Level 3
• Digital Literacy - Level 3
• Continuous Learning - Level 4
• Analytical Thinking - Level 4
• Data Literacy - Level 3
• Presentation - Level 4
• Writing Skills - Level 4

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field
• Four or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Additional Information

• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must be able to provide own transportation as needed for local travel.
• Will be required to work outside of standard hours.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

Candidates are able to apply directly to our Career Center page: Carroll County Career Center.